Assessment of Family Planning and Immunization Service Integration in Liberia

Assessment of Family Planning and Immunization Service Integration in Liberia

This is a mixed methods process evaluation of a programmatic intervention to integrate family planning and immunization services at health facilities in Lofa and Grand Bassa counties in Liberia. MCSP used a longitudinal, pair-matched design to monitor the effect of integrating immunization and FP services on utilization of FP and routine immunization services. In Lofa and Grand Bassa counties, 36 facilities were pair-matched to intervention and comparison sites based on predetermined criteria. After approximately 9 months of implementation, MCSP conducted a qualitative study employing key informant interviews (KIIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs) at intervention and comparison sites, and with district-, county-, and national-level MOH supervisors and managers.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 intervention facilities in Lofa and Grand Bassa counties
• 18 pair matched comparison facilities in Lofa and Grand Bassa counties

Exclusion Criteria:

• Facilities not included in the intervention or selected for pair matching